Ribault High School boosting security following large fight, one arrested

Jacksonville, FL — There will be more security at Ribault High School Thursday, following a brawl on the campus which included trespassers- one of who was armed.

We told you about the fight through Wednesday, with the Duval County Public School District reporting there was a planned fight, and trespassers went on to school grounds for that. The District says the fight was quickly broken up, and one of the trespassers was found to have a gun.

Video obtained by our partner Action News Jax shows students and other people involved in the brawl.

“Violence on our campuses is unacceptable,” says a statement from DCPS.

Now, we’ve confirmed one person has been arrested for possession of a firearm on school property, 43-year-old Sharon Kelly. The arrest report says a School Resource Officer saw Kelly not only involved in the fight, but also holding a gun in the area. She yelled that it was registered to her, when the SRO told her to drop it, according to the report. Police say she ultimately put it down and was taken in to custody without further incident. The gun was fully loaded, but did not have a round in the chamber.

Because unauthorized people were able to get on the campus, WOKV asked what changes are being made to ensure students are safe. We’ve confirmed there is one armed school resource officer- who is sworn law enforcement- and six school security personnel regularly stationed at Ribault High School. DCPS says all secondary schools have an SRO and many have security as well.

In the aftermath of the fight, DCPS says they will have an increased security presence at Ribault Thursday. The school is also working with the District to review their safety procedures and determine if further action is needed.

“Please know that we take all threats to the security of our campuses seriously,” DCPS says.

DCPS further praised the police and staff response that stopped the fight and separated everyone safely.